Improving insulation materials, down to wetting crossed fibers
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 09:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists model the manner in which a liquid wets fibers, gaining useful insights for improving glass wool properties. Sandcastles are a prime example of how adding a small amount of liquid to a granular material changes its characteristics. But understanding the effect of a liquid wetting randomly oriented fibers in a fibrous medium remains a mystery.